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2010 ATTA / FORESTWORKS / FIAPS WORKSHOP - Hobart

Workshop Program (current draft version)

Workshop Registration Form

Mercure Hotel Hobart (please book your accommodation directly with the hotel)

Tahun air walk'Grab your coat, and get your hat ...'. Yes, best to follow that old Broadway song's advice for this year's annual workshop, to be held in Hobart on 26-29 July.

Greg Howard (workshop host) has assured us that the Mercure Hotel will be warm, and that the Day 2 field trip to one of Australia's most spectacular forests will be well worth rugging up for. The photo at left shows the Tahune air walk, one of the highlights of the field trip.

Like last year, the workshop program for 2010 has been combined with the ForestWorks and FIAPS annual conference, so that attendees will be able to get the most out of their time away from normal work schedules.

David FosterThis year we will have David Foster, world champion wood chopper, as our guest speaker on Day 1. The photo at left is taken from David's website and shows him in action at a championship event.

As always, the three-day program will be packed full with presentations, mini-workshops, assessment validation sessions and other items designed to keep trainers and assessors informed about the latest developments in our industry.

Optional Day 4

There will be an optional Day 4 event for people who wish to stay on for a 'hands-on' validation session of training and assessing techniques. The two options are:

  • Tree felling workshop at a nearby harvesting coupe
  • Hardwood grading workshop at a nearby sawmill.

Everyone is welcome to come along to one or the other of these sessions, either as an active participant or observer. All equipment will be provided, but you will need to bring your own PPE. You will also need to pay an additional $50 to cover transport costs to and from the site. Please see the Workshop Program for more details.

Venue

The main conference venue is the Mercure Hotel, 156 Bathurst St, Hobart. Angela Cooper (contact person at the Mercure) has organised special room rates for workshop attendees, so make sure you mention it to the staff when you book your accommodation. The cost of a 'superior' room will be $99 per night.

Flights

The earlier you book your flights, the more likely you are to get discounted fares. You can get a direct flight to Hobart from Brisbane, Sydney, Mebourne and Adelaide. A shuttle bus operates between Hobart airport and the city centre, which 15 km away. The Mercure is right in the middle of the city.

For more information about the workshop details, please email: secretary@atta.org.au.

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